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Broken Hill & the Far West · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1944

365 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 8 of 19

Bright Frocks At Police Ball

Barrier Miner · Saturday 24 June 1944 · page 6

COLORFUL frocking, a real carnival spirit and a good spri[?]kling of uniformed men of the services—sailors, soldiers and airman…

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Annual Orphanage Ball

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 26 June 1944 · page 4

A meeting of the above committee was held on Sunday afternoon to arrange for the ball to be held at the Palais De Danse on Tuesday July 25. Mesdames…

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Gay Night At Police Ball

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 26 June 1944 · page 4

It is estimated that nearly 700 people attended the annual Police Ball, held at the Palais De Danse on Tuesday night, and it is quite safe to say that every…

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Death in Adelaide of Mr. A. Ball

Barrier Miner · Friday 30 June 1944 · page 1

The death of another former wellknown resident, Mr. Arthur Ball, is reported from Adelaide. Mr. Bail was aged 84 years and died in a…

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Talkie Topics, by "Studio Tout" Electronics and Television for the Theatre

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 30 June 1944 · page 4

Under the pressure of war, the electronics Industry has compressed into days technical advancement which would normally require months or even…

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Orphanage Ball

Barrier Miner · Saturday 1 July 1944 · page 6

Plans for the annual Orphanage Ball to be held in the Palais de Danse on Tuesday, July 25, were discussed at a meeting of the committee held…

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Death Of Mr. A. Ball

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 1 July 1944 · page 1

The death In Adelaide of Mr. Arthur Ball removes another old and well known resident of Broken Hill. Mr. Ball was 84 years or nee and died in a private…

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Mr. G. Waterman to Manage Ozone Theatre

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 4 July 1944 · page 1

Messrs. Don and Gordon Waterman, of Ozone Theatres, Adelaide, arrived this morning. Mr. Gordon Waterman will take over the management of the…

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Theatre Manager Found Dead

Barrier Miner · Thursday 6 July 1944 · page 6

MOREE.—Christian Loisidis-Leeds (54), manager of the Capitol Theatre, was yesterday found dead in a room at his home. He had been shot…

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Wanaaring Red Cross Dance

Western Grazier · Friday 7 July 1944 · page 3

On the Saturday night following Red Craw Day this year a successful social evening was conducted at Wanaaring by the local Red Cross committee…

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Profit of £111/6/- From Police Ball

Barrier Miner · Friday 7 July 1944 · page 1

Business in connection with the annual Police Ball held on June, 20 Avas finalised today at a meeting' of the local branch of the Police…

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Orphanage Ball

Barrier Miner · Saturday 8 July 1944 · page 4

Plans in connection with the annual Orphanage Ball are being pushed ahead and no stone is being left unturned to make this year's function…

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£111/6/- Profit From Police Ball

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 8 July 1944 · page 1

Net profit from the Police Ball amounted to £111/6/. Included in this amount was a donation of £40 from an anonymous donor on condition that…

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Nurses to Hold Ball

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 10 July 1944 · page 4

At a meeting held on Friday afternoon it was decided that the nursing staff of our Hospital should hold a ball at the Palais on August 29. Funds will…

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Inquest on Theatre Manager

Barrier Miner · Monday 10 July 1944 · page 1

MOREE.—At the inquest today into the death of Christian Demetrius Loisidis-Leeds, manager of the Capitol Theatre, who was found shot dead in his home after taxation officials had searched his premises, Sgt. Bainbridge told the coroner. (Mr. Doyle) that Leeds was a man of the highest…

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Police Ball Cheque for Home of Compassion

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 11 July 1944 · page 2

Members of the Police Ball Committee paid a visit to the Home of Compassion, South Broken Hill, on Sunday afternoon and handed to the…

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Dance At Silverton

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 12 July 1944 · page 2

At Silverton on Saturday night a dance was held in aid of the Oruhanace, Many visitors attended from Broken Hill. The sum raised was £20/1.8½. The…

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Johnson's Theatre

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 14 July 1944 · page 3

The current program at Johnson's Theatre which comprises "Cover Girl," "Ladies Day," newsreels and shorts, ends tonight. "Cover Girl" is a lavish…

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Nurses' Ball

Barrier Miner · Saturday 15 July 1944 · page 6

Arrangements are well in hand for the Nurses' Ball on August 29. The nursing staff of the Hospital are looking forward to welcoming members of…

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Orphanage Dance at Silverton

Barrier Miner · Saturday 15 July 1944 · page 2

On Saturday night at Silverton a successful dance was held in aid of the Orphanage. A number of visitors came from Broken Hill. Mr. S…

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